Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Harry Collins
In memory of:
Sergeant Major Harry Collins
July 26, 1915
Military Service
2358
38
Army
Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), R.C.A.C.
Additional Information
February 22, 1877
Sqdn. Son of John and Clara Collins, of St. Philip's Terrace, Gratton Rd., Cheltenham.
Commemorated on Page 9 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
NIEUWKERKE (NEUVE-EGLISE) CHURCHYARD
Belgium
S. 4.
Nieuwkerke Churchyard is located in Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, 12 kilometres south of Ieper town centre. The churchyard is on a road leading from the Kemmelseweg (N331) which connects Ieper to Kemmel and onto Nieuwkerke. From Ieper town centre the Kemmelseweg is reached via the Rijselsestraat, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and straight on towards Armentieres (N336). 900 metres after the crossroads is the right hand turning onto the Kemmelseweg (made prominent by a railway level crossing). After passing the village of Kemmel the N331 continues for 4 kilometres towards Nieuwkerke. On reaching Nieuwkerke the first right hand turning leads onto Kemmelstraat. The churchyard is located 80 metres along the Kemmelstraat on the left hand side of the road and facing the Market Place. Nieuwkerke (also known as Neuve-Eglise) was in German hands from the 14th April, 1918, after a stubborn defence by the 49th (West Riding) and 33rd Division, until it was recaptured by the 36th (Ulster) Division on the following 2nd September. The Church, destroyed in the War has been rebuilt. The Churchyard was used by the Field Ambulances or fighting units at intervals during the war, particularly (in early days) by the Cavalry and the 5th Division.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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